Hinsdale Central High School students will no longer have to trek to the school’s basement to work out. Thanks to the effort put forth by hundreds of community members, a new fitness center filled with sunlight, fresh air and state-of-the-art equipment will welcome students by the end of next week. Central constituents gathered on Monday before the school board meeting for a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception thanking those who made this much-needed facility a reality. To be finished next week - Install the floor - Put in the equipment - Turn on the electricity “It’s an exciting opportunity for the Friends of Hinsdale Central Fitness Center. Most importantly it’s an exciting opportunity for the kids now and yet to come,” said Superintendent Nicholas Wahl. “An opportunity for them to be part of and work on their wellness and well being in this facility which is from the contributions of the Hinsdale Central family.” Students have nicknamed the current fitness center “The Dungeon” because of its location in the basement of the school and its low ceilings. The poorly ventilated, outdated room was in desperate need of replacement. The new facility is a 5,000-square-foot, well-ventilated, air conditioned room off the field house, overlooking the football field. Robert O’Hare, who was part of the Friends of Hinsdale Central Fitness Center group, said the ambiance of the new facility is great and it will benefit the students in a numb ...
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Hinsdale Central High School students will no longer have to trek to the school’s basement to work out. Thanks to the effort put forth by hundreds of community members, a new fitness center filled with sunlight, fresh air and state-of-the-art equipment will welcome students by the end of next week. Central constituents gathered on Monday before the school board meeting for a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception thanking those who made this much-needed facility a reality. To be finished next week - Install the floor - Put in the equipment - Turn on the electricity “It’s an exciting opportunity for the Friends of Hinsdale Central Fitness Center. Most importantly it’s an exciting opportunity for the kids now and yet to come,” said Superintendent Nicholas Wahl. “An opportunity for them to be part of and work on their wellness and well being in this facility which is from the contributions of the Hinsdale Central family.” Students have nicknamed the current fitness center “The Dungeon” because of its location in the basement of the school and its low ceilings. The poorly ventilated, outdated room was in desperate need of replacement. The new facility is a 5,000-square-foot, well-ventilated, air conditioned room off the field house, overlooking the football field. Robert O’Hare, who was part of the Friends of Hinsdale Central Fitness Center group, said the ambiance of the new facility is great and it will benefit the students in a numb ...